Step 3: Get the vehicle inspected: Repairable written-off vehicle

Once the vehicle has been passed by the authorised written-off vehicle inspection service provider, it must then undertake an identity and roadworthy inspection. This is done at an Authorised Inspection Station once the final trim, fillers, paint and finishes to the vehicle have been applied.

Vehicle licence duty

Vehicle licence duty is payable on the dutiable value of the vehicle, including the value of any trade-in, unless evidence is produced that the vehicle was previously licensed in your name. More information is available in Form VL17.

To find out how much duty is payable, please use our vehicle licence duty calculator. Where vehicle licence duty is applicable, it is payable at the time of licensing.

Step 5: Provide proof of identity

Only one person can be nominated as a vehicle licence holder. The Proof of identity; nominated owner/vehicle licence holder Form VL186 is to be used where the vehicle is jointly owned to nominate a licence holder.

This form must accompany the new vehicle licence application form in order to verify the applicant's particulars.

Step 6: Submit the application in person (Form VL17)

Completed proof of vehicle ownership Form VL186 (Proof of vehicle ownership if the vehicle has not been previously licensed in your name)

If the vehicle has not been previously licensed in your name, please bring along the original copy of one of the following documents:

A receipt showing purchase price, date of sale, vehicle details (including VIN, plate number or engine number), seller's and purchaser's name and seller's signature. Receipts and tax invoices must show 'paid in full' in order to be accepted as proof of vehicle ownership.

A contract of sale/purchase with receipt attached to show the purchase has been finalised. The purchase price, date of sale, vehicle details (including VIN, plate number or engine number), seller's and purchaser's name and seller's signature must be shown on the contract and/or receipt. Receipts and tax invoices must show 'paid in full' in order to be accepted as proof of vehicle ownership.

Where the seller is deceased, a letter from the Executor or Administrator must be provided showing purchase price, date of sale, new owner's details, vehicle details, deceased's name, the executor's or administrator's signature and whether the vehicle has an immobiliser fitted.

Your copy of the Notification of change of ownership vehicle licence transfer (Form MR9 or Form MR9B), or the Application to Licence a Vehicle or Transfer a Vehicle Licence Motor Vehicle Dealers (Form VL12).

If you cannot provide any of the above documents, or the documents you have provided are incomplete, a completed Declaration of Vehicle Ownership (Form VL50) may be submitted for consideration by the Department of Transport. This will result in a delay of up to 21 days before the vehicle can be licensed.

You may also need to present a weighbridge certificate if the tare/mass weight of the vehicle cannot be established from the manufacturer's specifications, previous licence documents or licensing records.

Once the vehicle is licensed a new set of number plates will be issued.